Faculty Profile

Director, Women’s and Gender Studies
Professor of English
Tom Hall 170
(765) 973-8460
edhelton@iu.edu

Ph.D., Rhetoric, Linguistics, and Literature, Miami University
M.A. and B.A., English, University of Akron
Graduate Certificate in Composition and Rhetoric, University of Akron
B.S., General Studies, Major Areas-Literature and Psychology, University of Maryland, European Division, Suffolk, UK

Multicultural literature and the arts, women’s and gender studies, interdisciplinary research and writing.

Visual rhetoric and nature; gender, literacy, and language development; reading history and inclusivity.

“Addressing Diverse Developmental Pathways: Early Childhood Literacy Through Creative Arts and Movement Infused Literature Curriculum.” National Council of Teachers of English. Columbus, Ohio, November 2023
“New Pathways, New Genres, New Connections: Using Archival African American OER Materials to Build Empowering and Affirming Curriculum.” National Council of Teachers of English. Columbus, Ohio, November 2023
“Revitalizing Engagement: Overcoming Trauma with Positive, Motivation Psychology Best Practices.” Lilly International Teaching and Learning Conference. Asheville, North Carolina, August 2023
Helton, Edwina. “Approaches to Microcredentialing Across the Curriculum.” Academic Leader, March 2023.
“Faculty Advocacy through Motivation and Engagement in Evaluation Strategies.” The Department Chair, April 2023.
“Positive Psychology Best Practices for Self-Determined Learning to Promote Motivation and Engagement.” Lilly International Teaching and Learning Conference. April 2022

Frederic Bachman Lieber Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence, Indiana University.
George W. Pinnell Award for Outstanding Service, Indiana University.
Special Achievement Award in Research, Teaching and Service, Indiana University East.
Faculty Academy on Excellence in Teaching, Indiana University.